Blue Man Group performs in Savannah

Weekly FMWR briefing for April 22-28

Special to Connect

POSTED:April 22, 2013 1:27 p.m.

A Leisure Travel trip on May 13 takes you to the Savannah Civic Center for a Blue Man Group performance, described as a live celebration of art, technology, and music. It is science, laughter and a creative urge.

Registration is open until April 30. The $50 per person cost includes transportation and admission to the 7:30 p.m. show.

For more information, call 767-2841 at Stewart or 315-3674 at Hunter.

Cirque du Soleil

Quidam is a whimsical world imagined by a bored girl named Zoe. Cirque du Soleil brings that world alive with acrobatic artistry, extravagant design and music.

The cost for a Leisure Travel trip to the show at the Savannah Civic Center May 9 is $50 per person for transportation and admission, or $40 for admission only for adults and children 2 and up. Seating in mezzanine section.

Call 767-2841 at Stewart or 315-3674 at Hunter for details.

UFC 159 championship

Watch Jones vs Sonnen in UFC 159 World Light Heavyweight Championship on Saturday at Thunder Run in Club Stewart. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.

Sponsored by Veterans United Home Loans, the bout is for patrons 18 and older. For more information, call 368-2212.

Family dinner and bowling

Families are invited to a family discount night, with a dinner and bowling, Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Stewart Bowling Center.

$30 gets your family of five 10 games bowling, five shoe rentals and dinner. For more information, call 767-4273.

Teen babysitting course

Teens can become certified babysitters at a SKIES CYSitters Teenage Babysitter Course from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4 and May 11.

The free course will be at SKIES Unlimited on Davis Avenue across from Diamond Elementary.

Youth will learn child care skills and get certified in first aid and CPR. Participants must attend both days to become certified.

Bring rifles or muzzle loaders of any caliber. Targets are at 100 to 1,000 meters. Cost is $10 per two-hour block/person.

For details, call 435-8061 or 767-4316.

Jacksonville Zoo

See animals of South America, Africa, Australia and even Florida while visiting the Jacksonville Zoo park and gardens May 4 at 9 a.m. with Leisure Travel. Registration will end on April 22.

Zoo attractions include a giraffe overlook and a 4,000-square-foot water park.

The cost, including admission, is $23 for adults, $17 for children 3-12 and $9 for 2 and under. Call 767-2841 at Stewart and 315-3674 at Hunter.

Golf scramble

The Hunter Garrison Commander’s Golf Scramble starts at 1 p.m. May 10 at Hunter Golf Course. Teams should register by May 8.

The $40 per person fee includes greens and cart fees, range balls and lunch. For more information, call 315-9115.

Bass tournament

Anglers can compete for prizes in the Catch and Release Bass Tournament May 11 from 6:30-noon at Pineview Lake on Fort Stewart.

The combined weight of up to five bass will determine winners.

Competitors can fish from the bank or a boat using trolling motors only. No live bait will be allowed. Tourney is open to everyone.

Boat rentals are available at Holbrook Recreational Equipment Checkout to military ID cardholders with boat safety cards. Valid state and Stewart/Hunter fishing permit required.

The earlier you register, the cheaper entry costs. For information, call 435-8061 at Stewart or 315-5163 at Hunter.

“Golf 4 Life”

Learn golf fast, at no charge, during a “Golf 4 Life” Clinic from 9-10 a.m. May 11 at Hunter Golf Course. The clinics is open to all authorized patrons, with a priority sign-up for active duty military. For more information, call 315-9115.

“Thank You, Mom Day”

Corkan Family Recreation facilities will give mothers a free game or admission to any Corkan activity on May 12. It is Corkan staff’s way of saying “thank you” to mothers.

For information, call 767-4273.

Mother's Day brunch

Make the day special for mom. Take her to Club Stewart for the Mother’s Day Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12 at Club Stewart. Enjoy breakfast items or choose from your other favorites.

Advance tickets, discounted $3 for adults and $1 for children, are available at club information counters. Prices at door will be $17.95 for adults and $7.45 for children ages 5-11. Younger children eat free.

For details, call 368-2212.

Mother’s Day golf

Mothers will get greens and cart fees at half price during the afternoon of May 12 when playing with someone who pays full price for 18 holes at Hunter Golf Course